Chapter 32 — Joseph and Mary Arrive at the Temple

DTT.01_032,01 At that very moment My parents entered this private hall, led by a Temple attendant. They were inwardly astonished beyond measure to find Me in such wise and distinguished company.

DTT.01_032,02 The Roman asked them at once whether I was their son.

DTT.01_032,03 My parents said yes with evident joy. Mary, less to reprove Me than to assert her standing as My mother a little before the great men of the world, said in the kindest voice imaginable, “Dearest son, why did You do this to us? We have been looking for You in great anxiety for nearly three days!”

DTT.01_032,04 I said, “How could you do that? I told you beforehand at home that here I would have to do what My Father in heaven wills!”

DTT.01_032,05 They both fell silent and took these words deeply to heart.

DTT.01_032,06 The Roman told them at length what sort of being I was, what I had said and done, how everyone marvelled at the great wisdom and power of My words and at the incomprehensible power of My will. As one of Rome’s highest authorities in Jerusalem, he had come to love Me beyond measure and offered to do everything he could for them as My parents.

DTT.01_032,07 Joseph in particular thanked him most warmly and offered his services as a carpenter and architect if needed. Soon afterwards the Roman commissioned him to carry out large building works in and around Jerusalem. Joseph was even asked to make a new judge’s seat in the Roman style and earned a good deal of money from it.

DTT.01_032,08 The exceedingly wealthy Simon of Bethany likewise assured Joseph of his full friendship while we were still in the Temple. We then rose and prepared to leave.

DTT.01_032,09 The Temple officials rose too, bowed deeply to the Roman and departed, except for Nicodemus. He very kindly accompanied us to the Roman’s great palace. The Roman insisted on putting us up for the night and providing the finest hospitality. I was asked to bless his wife and all his children. Then he said:

DTT.01_032,10 “Now the greatest blessing and highest honour have come upon my whole household. For the Lord of all lords and King and Emperor of all kings and emperors has visited and blessed my whole house!”

DTT.01_032,11 It is easy to imagine how moved and uplifted My parents were. They never forgot that moment.

DTT.01_032,12 We were then shown into the dining hall, where an excellent meal awaited us. It was especially welcome to My parents, who were tired and hungry.

DTT.01_032,13 During the long meal Mary had to tell the Roman everything about My conception and birth and many things from My childhood. He kept breaking out in enthusiastic astonishment and often exclaimed:

DTT.01_032,14 “And these Temple heroes know all that and still believe nothing?”

DTT.01_032,15 After the meal we went to rest. The next day the Roman arranged very comfortable transport for us all the way to Nazareth and provided Joseph with ample money for the journey. Simon accompanied us as far as Galilee, where he had business in a small town. We reached Nazareth safe and sound, and so the scene in the Temple came to an end.

DTT.01_032,16 It is known that after this I gave little further sign of My divinity until My thirtieth year. Thus ends this sole true and accurate account of the three days in the Temple. Blessed is whoever believes it and takes no offence at it! Whoever reads it with faith in their heart will receive much blessing. Amen. I, the Lord, say this. Amen, amen, amen.